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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,666 and 840,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,666 and 840,788 is: 1,847,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,666 : 840,788 = 840,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,666/840,788 = 840,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,666x = 840,788 × 840,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,666x = 706,924,460,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,924,460,944/382,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847,366.79

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